Greetings.

I have a question regarding teaching English in Japan. I realize this has been asked in this topic, but I'd like to hear the firsthand opinions of some.

I'm from Turkey and I'm currently studying BA Dutch Language and Culture & Japanese Language and Culture in the Netherlands. I'm not a native speaker of English, however I'm fluent at it and I have experience in teaching languages.

What's the current opinion in Japan about foreign language teachers? Are native speakers preferred over non-native speakers, and If so (which I expect) to what extend? Do people like multi-cultural background (like me) have a chance in English teaching, If they are not native speakers?

In Europe the numbers of non-native teachers is raising. The reason for that being is that non-natives can offer another perspective to the language that a native-speaker cannot bring. However, I'm afraid that in Japan this may not be the case.

I'd like to hear the opinions of teachers on this topic, especially from Japan.

Best regards,
Kedi.